Appeal after teen injured following racial abuse in Edinburgh

Police in Edinburgh have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace as part of their ongoing enquiries concerning an assault on a teenager.

The incident took place around 11am on Thursday 25th April in Montgomery Street, near the junction with Hillside Street.

Racial abuse was directed at a group of teenagers before a 16-year-old boy was struck on the head, resulting in injuries to his face.

The man officers are eager to speak to in connection with this investigation is described as white, in his late twenties, around 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build with dark hair that was short on the sides and longer on the top.

He is pictured wearing a white fur-lined denim jacket, a black Armani t-shirt that had a white 'EA' logo on the front, and black trousers.

Detective Constable Neill Watt of Gayfield CID said: "This was a violent attack on a teenage boy, who came to our city on a school trip and was left with painful facial injuries.

"We're eager to speak to this man in connection with our ongoing inquiries and would urge anyone who may recognise him, or has information relevant to this investigation, to contact us."

Those with information can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1271 of 25th April 2019, or report this anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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